Can anyone help, I am trying to make the rear corner boards in a splitty, they go from the back of the rear side window to the edge of the rear hatch.
These were a kind of compressed cardboard, the only stuff around is 3mm MDF and that wont bend as much as I need it to . I am going to cover it so I dont need it to look pretty.
Any one any idesa.
Cheers
Dave
vwtyp2 ·
how about masonite?
that tends to be more flexible than mdf
matara ·
You could always steam bend plywood, but masonite would be my first bet. you can get white coated masonite, called masonite witecote. Comes in 2400x1200 I think.
Steve
ClassicVW(pacific) ·
hey dave, like type2 said, masonite is the way to go, soak it and while its wet bend it to roughly the shape leave overnight and then soak it again and fit. screw it in place and leave it to dry. when you are ready to cover it take it out, try not to leave it out too long else it will straighten out.
I am a Carpenter really can you tell
[Edited on 24-9-2004 by ClassicVW(pacific)]
splitbusaustralia ·
Yep - go with the masonite. You can cut it roughly
to size and wet it (like soaking wet). Bend to corner,
fix it, let it dry and then final trim.
I paint it as well to seal it up before covering. Seems to
help stop it warping down the track.
RobK
ClassicVW(pacific) ·
I might have a pattern lying around for these, I will let you know, as they are shaped to fit.
ClassicVW(pacific) ·
haha found them, I can trace them and send em to you if you want. these are probably the hardest ones to shape and fit. the rest I took cardboard patterns for and transferred them onto masonite.
65busser ·
Easier still. Go to a motor trimmer or motor trimmer supplier and get the heavy cardboard that's used for lining commercial vehicles. It's flexible and has a fake leather surface or smooth if you like. It's grey but can be re-coloured any colour you like with a can of vinyl spray. The only way to do it.
57kombi ·
Roy.
That would be great, what is the middle one for.??
I one of the large corner ones so I can just copy that for the other side.
As far as I know I would just need the bottom for each side, the ones below the large corner ones if you know what I mean.
Also I will try for the heavy cardboard as well. Thanks all
Cheers
Dave
57kombi ·
Going to Bunnings now for some masonite.
Thanks all.